2016 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2015 Kia Optima Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Optima than the Hyundai Elantra, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Kia Optima will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Elantra.

Convenience
The Kia Optima requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Hyundai Elantra, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Hyundai Elantra is clearly a better financial choice over the Kia Optima.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Hyundai Elantra and the Kia Optima have similar Destination Charges.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Elantra is much slimmer than the Kia Optima, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Hyundai Elantra, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Optima.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai Elantra has much less torque than the Kia Optima, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Handling
The Hyundai Elantra has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Optima, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Elantra is significantly less powerful than the Kia Optima. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Hyundai Elantra and the Kia Optima.
The Hyundai Elantra has less cargo capacity than the Kia Optima, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.

Warranty
The Hyundai Elantra comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Kia Optima.

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Frontal Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Side Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Invoice*:

$16,734 - $20,766

$20,893 - $33,140

Days On Lot: Comparing Ease of Negotiation

Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.

Monthly Trend for:2016 Hyundai Elantra

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Monthly Trend for:
2015 Kia Optima

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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

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